Jim Beam x Cadillac F1 2026 Limited Edition Bourbon

American Icons Collide: 8 Generations of Bourbon Craft Meets Formula 1 Soul

American bourbon brand Jim Beam has announced a deep collaboration with the Cadillac F1 Team, which is set to enter Formula 1, launching a limited edition bottle designed for the 2026 season. This collectible piece was first unveiled during the British Grand Prix and U.S. Independence Day period, marking the start of future global promotional activities. This partnership not only celebrates the birth of a new team but symbolizes the first intersection of two iconic American brands in international motorsport.

Design Inspiration from Racing Helmets

The design of the limited edition bottle is inspired by the Cadillac F1 Team racing helmet, featuring the iconic black-and-white checkered flag pattern and side-by-side branding that showcases a strong racing aesthetic. Inside the bottle is the globally beloved classic Jim Beam bourbon, offered in this one-time limited collectible packaging for racing fans. This creation honors teamwork; every team member of legal drinking age will receive a bottle before the release to recognize the collective efforts from the pit crew to the distillery workers.

Eight Generations and Team Spirit: A Common Core

Freddie Noe, the 8th generation Master Distiller of James B. Beam Distilling Co., stated that his family’s eight-generation legacy is much like a racing team—neither can succeed through one person's effort alone. Tyler Epp, Strategic Lead for Cadillac F1 Team, emphasized that this spirit of collaboration is the cornerstone of the team. This collaboration not only displays both brands' dedication to their professional fields but also embodies the soul of continuous progress and excellence in motorsport.

Owned by General Motors, Cadillac will officially join the Formula 1 grid in 2026. Jim Beam, part of Suntory Global Spirits (formerly Beam Suntory), will use this opportunity to deepen its footprint in international sports. The limited bottle is expected to launch in the U.S. market in September 2026, available in 700ml, 750ml, and 1,000ml sizes across international markets and global travel retail channels.

📅 Release Date: 2026-06-25

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